San Francisco Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

September 29-October 1, 2023

Free music festival in Golden Gate Park this year features Bela Fleck, The Brothers Comatose, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Jesse Colin Young, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, and approx. 70 bands over three days! hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

Fri 12-7 p.m.
Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows)
Lindley & Marx meadows
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
Free, hardlystrictlybluegrass.com

2023 Lineup

Valerie June, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, Gaby Moreno, John Doe Folk Trio, Neal Francis, John Craigie, Bahamas, Leyla Mccalla, The Church, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram  - more to come

Unlike any other festival in the country, the San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival is a grass-roots, non-profit, volunteer-run festival dedicated to keeping the tradition of bluegrass and old-time music alive. 50 purveyors of food and drink featuring the best festival food the Bay Area has to offer. Patrons are welcome to bring their own picnics. Alcohol will not be sold.

Food & Beverage for Sale

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.